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General Data Protection Regulation

The General Data Protection Regulation, (GDPR) is coming into force from 25th May 2018 and will effect any business that owns or uses data relating to an individual or third party.

In essence it is important that you as a business have protection, procedures and the correct security to store data that could identify someone.

For most business this data will relate to your customers, and be in the form of accounts, order books and contact details.

It is important that you know what data you have, where it is stored, have PERMISSION to have the data and know how to delete it if requested too.

The GDPR applies whether you are a data controller, (someone who holds data) or a data processor, (someone who utilises data held by a data controller).

It is important you check that anybody you share data with has the same GDPR systems in place. So, for example, if you share your customer records with a supplier for delivery details, then the supplier must have GDPR in place.

The fines for not complying are large, and any data breach must be reported within 72 hours to the relevant authority.

GDPR Notes

Have permission from individuals for the data you have.

Know where the data is stored.

Keep the data secure

If you share your customer's data with a third party, check they have GDPR in place.

Data includes paper copies

Know how to delete individual data

Security and strong passwords

Report any data breach within 72 hours.

Limit any information that can identify an individual

Educate your staff

Manage your systems to keep data safe.

PcKernow and Gerneral Data Protection

Pckernow has a succesful business in Cornwall will support you on the General Data Protection Regulation journey. Call us on PcKernow: Tel 01579 349212 for friendly advice and support.

More information will be coming here shortly to help the businesses of Devon and Cornwall with their General Data Protection Regulation.

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